The Puzzle Piece Foundation
Our primary focus is to support teachers and service providers who provide services directly to with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The amount of children diagnosed each year with Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, which creates a greater demand on teachers and service providers. With the use of technology and modern research based strategies on the rise, it may be difficult for teachers and service providers to access the materials/resources that would best meet the needs of their students. The Puzzle Piece Foundation strives to offer a financial relief for teachers/service providers in order to help their students become the best 21st century learners they can be. Our ultimate goal is centered on increasing opportunities and the well being of students with Autism in their quest for independence and a better overall quality of life. We feel that it begins with helping the people who help them the most!
Our Mission: The Puzzle Piece Foundation is committed to advancing the education and services provided to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is our determination to support teachers, service providers, classrooms, and families who serve children with Autism. Our goal is to improve each child’s educational and functional opportunities in their quest for inclusion within the community and an overall better quality of life. Feel free to see our 501C Articles for your reference.
The Pieces to the Puzzle
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Michael Lunderville
Mark LaFave
Brett Downs
David Phoebus
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Michael Lunderville: President
Mike is currently a minority partner in Lunderville Enterprises LLC. He has worked in transportation and logistics industry for over 10 years, mostly in sales and consulting based positions with the companies Expeditors International and AGI Logistics. Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Amber, and 3 children Avery, Olivia, and Layla. Hobbies include playing hockey and golf whenever possible.
Mark LaFave: Vice-President
Mark currently serves and has served children with Autism for the past 6 years as a classroom teacher. As a current teacher, Mark has seen a need for an extra teacher resource. With Autism on the rise and an increasing demand for new technology and materials within the classrooms, he is determined to aid his fellow colleagues. By reaching out to the teacher’s and service providers, he feels the students with Autism will gain many more opportunities both academically and functionally.
Mark’s wife Emily is also a teacher for children with Autism. Emily has taught children with Autism for 8+ years in the elementary setting. Mark Enjoys spending time with his wife Emily and son Kain and daughter Quinn. He also enjoys playing golf and hockey in his spare time.
Brett Downs: Secretary
Brett is the Secretary of The Puzzle Piece Foundation. He is also the owner of Environmental Controls & Mechanical, a small business headquartered in Charlotte, specialized in commercial HVAC and building automation. Prior to moving to Charlotte in 2005, Brett lived in Northern New York where he studied mechanical engineering at The State University of New York at Canton. He currently resides in the University area with his wife and spends his free time renovating their home and playing club hockey.
David Phoebus: Treasurer
Dave is currently the Chief Finance Officer of Lunderville Enterprises LLC. He had worked in the textile industry for 12 years in positions from Sales Manager to Controller. In 1988 he relocated to South Carolina to run an international textile company as the Chief Financial Officer. After the decline of the textile business in the U.S., he transitioned into the auto industry and worked with companies like Kautex and Johnson Controls. He is very active in his church and serves as a deacon and the church treasurer. He is residing in Seneca, SC. with his wife Marlene. He has three children and 7 grandchildren that he enjoys.
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